The Fall Fest is hosted by Downtown Boulder Inc, every year to welcome in the Fall. Read below in the article posted on the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest page to learn about what to expect at the festival this year. Eat, drink and meet the community by visiting local participating vendors and listening to live music. Autumn in a beautiful time in Boulder and this event is the perfect way to welcome it in!

About Fall FestOne of the most highly anticipated events in Boulder is the annual Fall Fest on the Pearl Street Mall. With its mild temperatures and colorful fall foliage Downtown Boulder provides a perfect fall escape. Friday - Sunday, September 16, 17 and 18, 2016, Downtown Boulder, Inc. will host an ideal family adventure. For three days, the Pearl Street Mall (as well as 14th street between Spruce and Lawry Lane) will be filled with arts & crafts, a beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, children's activities and excitement during the 29th Annual Downtown Boulder Fall Fest.Throughout each day of the Festival, visitors will be entertained with a wide range of musical performances by tribute bands including covers of The Allman Brothers Band, Rush, Steely Dan and many more. Local musicians will take the stage in front of the courthouse on the 1300 block of Pearl Street.The festival features a large beer garden with brews from local Avery Brewing Company, legendary margaritas from the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant and wine on the 1300 block of Pearl Street. Local food to compliment your beverages will be available from Boulder Bowls, Falafel King, Fast Eddie's Hot Dogs and McDevitt Taco Supply. The 14th Street will host Children's Activities beginning Friday night and running throughout the weekend. This year, Fall Fest will feature Firefly Handmade Market, the premier, handmade-only indie artisan market on the Front Range. The carefully and creatively curated artisan market’s 100+ makers will feature home goods, fine craft, art, ceramics, skin care, children's and adult fashion, leather goods, jewelry, pet goods, and artisanal food and beverages on Pearl Street from 11th to 16th streets.A great event for families, or anyone who enjoys spending time outside in the gorgeous fall weather, join us for the 2016 Fall Festival as we celebrate fall in picturesque Downtown Boulder. And don't forget: Free parking Saturday and Sunday in the City of Boulder Parking Garages!Admission to Fall Fest is free and includes all concert performances. Tickets for the Children's Activities are separate (see Children's Activities page for details). Beer and Wine are $5, Rio Grande Margaritas are $8. Food prices vary - see vendors for details and menus.